Mike Spier to take over as president and CEO in July 2025.

Ag groups laud her agriculture degree, policy experience.

University will manage CRSIIL with funding of up to $50 million.

Sweet specializes in ag and industrial bulk material handling equipment.

Facility features latest grain and pulse processing technology.

Storm causes billions of dollars in damage to crops, facilities.

Posts record shipment volume in year.

Will succeed Pat Bowe. 

Facility to be served by Union Pacific Railroad.
 

Cremona, Italy-based Ocrim supplied the project.